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Assessing The Health Literacy Levels Of Diabetic Patients Located In Rural Southeast Kansas, Meghan Murray
Assessing The Health Literacy Levels Of Diabetic Patients Located In Rural Southeast Kansas, Meghan Murray
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project
Data shows that limited health literacy is prevalent throughout the United States. This data has also found a correlative relationship between limited health literacy and poor health outcomes. An individual’s health literacy level affects many areas of their health, including their ability to effectively manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus. Awareness of an individual’s health literacy level allows for targeted interventions and a potential improvement for a patient’s health outcomes. The Newest Vital Sign (NVS) is a validated screening tool that allows for the identification of a patient’s likely health literacy level. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing …